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b"\\u2018Our Lady of Kazan\\u2019, a painting of the Virgin and Child, was discovered in the ashes of a fire in the Russian town of Kazan on 8th July, 1579. The icon quickly became associated with miracles after two blind men were said to have their sight restored by standing in front of it.\\nThe original was stolen in 1904, but the copies still represent one of Russia\\u2019s most important pieces of religious art - credited by some with thwarting Napoleon\\u2019s invasion of 1812.\\nIn this episode, Rebecca, Arion and Olly interrogate the reportage that continues to promote the \\u2018miracles\\u2019 performed by the painting; reveal Hermann Goering\\u2019s role in the fascinating 20th century history of the work; and recall a religious image of squirting milk that, once seen, cannot be unseen...\\nFurther Reading:\\n\\u2022 \\u2018Roman Catholic Saints\\u2019 profiles Our Lady of Kazan (2011): https://www.roman-catholic-saints.com/our-lady-of-kazan.html\\n\\u2022 \\u2018The Miracle Behind One of St Petersburg\\u2019s Most Famous Landmarks\\u2019 (Russian National Tourist Office): https://www.visitrussia.org.uk/blog/the-miracle-behind-one-of-st-petersburgs-most-famous-landmarks/\\n\\u2022 The Associated Press records the day the icon was returned to the Russian Orthodox Church by the Pope (2004): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kIVLYmmHrOE\\nFor bonus material and to support the show, visit\\xa0Patreon.com/Retrospectors\\nWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts:\\xa0podfollow.com/Retrospectors\\nThe Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.\\nTheme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.\\nCopyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.\\n#1500s #Art #Religion #Politics #Strange #Russia\\n Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices"